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27 May 2025,04:08

Daily Market Analysis

NZD Holds Firm Ahead of RBNZ Decision Amid Mixed Forces

27 May 2025, 04:08

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Key Takeaways:

*The New Zealand dollar remains robust, but an eye on RBNZ’s potential rate cut tomorrow.

*Chinese better-than-expected economic data and economic stimulus package help to buoy Kiwi’s strength.

The New Zealand dollar (NZD), commonly referred to as the Kiwi, has maintained robust performance, trading near its monthly high against major currency peers as of May 27, 2025. The currency’s strength reflects sustained investor confidence, driven by positive market sentiment and favorable regional economic dynamics.

However, the NZD faces potential headwinds as the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) prepares to announce its interest rate decision tomorrow. Market consensus anticipates a 25-basis-point rate cut, which could temper the Kiwi’s recent rally. A lower interest rate typically reduces the appeal of a currency for yield-seeking investors, potentially weighing on the NZD’s value against its G10 counterparts.

Offsetting these pressures, recent improvements in Chinese economic indicators, bolstered by aggressive stimulus measures from the Chinese government, have provided a supportive backdrop for the NZD. As China is one of New Zealand’s largest trading partners, enhanced economic activity in China—evidenced by stronger manufacturing and consumption data—has bolstered demand for New Zealand’s exports, particularly in agriculture and commodities. This positive external factor has helped mitigate downside risks to the Kiwi, enabling it to sustain elevated trading levels in the near term.

Technical Analysis

NZDUSD, H4

The NZD/USD pair posted a strong rally last Friday, marking a notable surge to its highest level in May. Despite a minor pullback, the pair has found solid support at the 23.6% Fibonacci retracement level, reinforcing the prevailing bullish bias.

A decisive break above the recent high at 0.6025 would likely serve as a strong bullish confirmation, potentially opening the door for further upside. Momentum indicators also support this outlook: the RSI is approaching the overbought zone, reflecting strong buying pressure, while the MACD has shown signs of a rebound above the zero line, indicating renewed bullish momentum.

Overall, the technical setup suggests that NZD/USD remains well-positioned for further gains, provided it maintains support and breaks through key resistance levels.

Resistance Levels: 0.6080, 0.6160
Support Levels: 0.5915, 0.5855

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